Panasonic Dmc Cm1 Owners Manual

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Selecting the Recording Mode
1From the Recording screen > Recording 
Mode icon.
2Select the Recording Mode.≥ It can also be selected by rotating the control ring.  (P84)
I
ntelligent Auto Mode  (P52)
T
 he subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected  by thi s unit.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode  (P52
 )
Allows you to adjust the brightne ss and color  hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
Program AE Mode  (P57
 )
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by this uni t.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode  (P58
 )
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture v al ue you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode  (P59
 )
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter s peed you  set.
Manual Exposure Mode  (P60
 )
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter  speed  which are manually adjusted.
Custom Mode  (P6
 2)
Use this mode to take pictures  wi th previously registered settings.
Scene Guide Mode  (P63
 )
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene bein g rec orded.
Creative Control Mode  (P70
 )
Record while checking the image effect.
Panorama Shot Mode  (P77)
T
 his mode allows you to take panorama pictures. 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Functions that can be set differ between Intelligent Auto Plus  Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode.
( ± : possible,  —: not possi ble)
1Set the Recording Mode to [ ¦]/[ ]. (P51)
2Align the screen with the subject.≥ When the unit identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the sce ne conc erned is 
displayed in blue for 2  seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
When you wish to leave settings to this unit and record without thinking about them, 
use Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, which  makes optimal 
settings for the subject and scene.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness  (P56) ± —
S
 etting the color tone  (P56) ± —
De
 focus Control  (P5
 5) ± ±
Menus that can be set Refer to P54 fo
 r details. Refer to P54  for details.
≥ If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed t
 urn red and blink when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. 
						

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∫Scene Detection
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures¦
> [i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
[i-Night Scenery]
[i-Food]
[i-Sunset]
¦ > [i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light]
[i-Macro]
≥ [
¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard  settings are set.
≥ When [ ] or [] is selected, the unit automatically detects a person’s face,  an d it will adjust the focus and 
exposure.  (Face  Detection)
≥ During AF Tracking, Scene Detection does not work until the sub ject is locked.
≥ Du
e to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be iden
 tified for the same subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size,  c olor and shape of the subject, the distance 
to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject i s moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness co ndit
 ions, when the unit is shaken, when 
zoom is used 
						

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∫Functions that work automaticallyThe following functions work automatically in order for the uni t to perform the most optimum settings.
≥ Scene Detection  
≥ Backlight Compensation
≥  Face Detection  
≥ Auto White Balance
≥ Intelligent  ISO sensitivity control
≥ [Red-Eye Removal]
≥ [i.Resolution]
≥ [i.Dynamic]
≥  [AF Assist Lamp]
∫ Menus that can be setOnly the following menus can be set.
The Backlight Compensation≥When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the u ni t will automatically attempt to correct it by 
increasing the brightness of the picture.
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, backlig ht comp
 ensation works automatically.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Menu Item
[Rec] [Drive Mode]/[Photo Style]/[Aspec
t 
 Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[AF Mode]/[Focus 
Mode]/[Flash]/[Shutter Type]/[Color Space]
[Motion Picture] [Photo Style]/[Rec Quality]
[Custom] [Silent Mode]/[Peaking]/[Peaking Detect Level]/[Histogram]/[Gui
de Line]/[A
 uto Review]/
[Touch Settings]/[Volume Button Setting]
[Setup] All menu items can be set.  (P
 122)
Intelligent Auto Mode
Menu Item
[Rec] [Drive Mode]/[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[AF Mode]/[Focus Mod e]/[F
 lash]
[Motion Picture] [Rec Quality]
[Custom] [Silent Mode]/[Guide Line]/[Touch Settings]/[Volume Button Sett ing
 ]
[Setup] All menu items can be set.  (P
 122) 
						

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∫Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Recording Mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while check ing th
 e screen.
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp  focus backgr ound. Set the aperture value to a 
lower number when you want a soft focus background.
1[ ] >  [ ]. (P84)2Operate the control ring to set the blur.
3Taking pictures. Strong defocus
Weak defocus
≥ When recording a motion picture, the blur is adjusted automatic ally
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∫Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone t o your pre
 ferred settings from the ones set by 
this unit.
Setting brightness
1[ ] >  [ ]. (P84)2Operate the control ring to adjust the brightness.
≥ Ta p   [ ] to return to the Recording screen.
Setting color (Fine adjustment of the White Balance)
1[ ] >  [ ]. (P84)2Operate the control ring to adjust the color.
≥ This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color to  a 
bl uish color.
≥ Ta p   [ ] to return to the Recording screen.
≥ The set color will return to normal (center point) when this un it is turned 
 off, when the camera function is 
terminated, or when the Recording Mode is changed. 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Set the Recording Mode to []. (P 51)
∫ Program Shift
In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value an d shutter speed without changing the 
exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aper ture
  value or record a moving subject more 
dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture  in Program AE Mode.
1[] >  [ ]. (P84)
2Rotate the control ring to perform Program Shift.
A Exposure meter
≥ T
he Program Shift indication  B appears o n the screen.
≥ To cancel Program Shift, either change the Recording Mode, or 
ro
tate the control ring until the Program Shift display 
disappears.
≥ Ta p   [ ] to return to the Recording screen.
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)
The unit automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various  se

ttings in the [Rec] 
menu.
≥ Program Shift is available in a ll [Sensitivity] se ttings except [].
≥ If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed t
 urn red and blink when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. 
						

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Recording Mode: 
1Set the Recording Mode to []. (P51)
2Operate the control ring to set the aperture 
value.  (P84)
A Aperture Value
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp  focus background. 
Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft f ocus background.
Aperture value:
Reduces
It becomes easier to defocus 
the backgro

und. Aperture value:
Increases
It becomes easier to 
mainta
in focus as far as the 
background.
Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec)
F2.8 to F11 60 to 1/16000 (with the [Shutter Type] set to [Auto])
60 to 1/2000 (with the [Shutter Type] set to  [Mecha
 nical Shutter])
≥ If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed t
 urn red and blink when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. 
						

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Recording Mode: 
1Set the Recording Mode to []. (P51)
2Operate the control ring to set the shutter 
speed.  (P 84)
A Shutter Speed
¢ 1 When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [SH], the shutter spe ed
  becomes 1/50 to 1/16000.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster 
shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a  slower shutter speed.
Shutter speed:
Slow
It becomes easier to express 
move

ment. Shutter speed:
Fast
It becomes easier to freeze 
move
ment.
Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
¢1Aperture Value
60 to 1/16000 (with the [Shutter Type] set to [Auto]) 60 to 1/2000 (with the [Shutter Type] set to 
[Mechani
 cal Shutter]) F2.8 to F11
≥ If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed t
 urn red and blink when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway.
≥ If the shutter speed is slow, we recommend that the unit be fix ed.
≥ The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switc h the Recor
 ding Mode to Shutter-Priority AE 
Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [ ]. 
						

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Recording Mode: 
1Set the Recording Mode to []. (P51)
2Operate the control ring to set the aperture 
value and shutter speed.  (P 84)
≥The unit switches between aperture setting operation and 
shutter
 speed setting operation each time [ ] is tapped.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C Manual Exposure Assistance
¢ 1

When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [SH], the shutter spe ed
  becomes 1/50 to 1/16000.
Manual Exposure Mode
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears  on the lower portion of the screen to 
indicat e

 the exposure.
Aperture value
Reduces
It becomes easier to defocus the 
backgro
und. Increases
It becomes easier to maintain focus as 
far as 
the background.
Shutter speed Slow
It becomes easier to express movement. Fast
It becomes easier to freeze movement.
Available Aperture Value Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
¢1
F2.8 to F1160 to 1/16000 (with the [Shutter Type] set to [Auto])
60 to 1/2000 (with the [Shutter Type] set to  [Mecha nical Shutter])